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Massive landslide at Rubaya mine in DR Congo kills over 200
environment1 month ago

Massive landslide at Rubaya mine in DR Congo kills over 200

More than 200 people died when a landslide triggered by heavy rains struck the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The site, controlled by the AFC/M23 rebel group, has had protective measures discouraged amid security concerns; around 70 of the dead were children, and many injured were evacuated to Goma. Rubaya accounts for about 15% of the world’s coltan, a key metal for electronics, and the disaster follows a similar fatal incident at the site last month.

via Reuters|
#congo-drc#disasters#environment
New York’s Snow Giants: The City’s Five Heaviest Winter Storms Since 1869
weather1 month ago

New York’s Snow Giants: The City’s Five Heaviest Winter Storms Since 1869

New York City is bracing for a weekend storm forecast to drop 12–20 inches (potentially 24+), with a blizzard warning—the first since 2017—while the piece recalls the five largest NYC snowstorms since 1869: 2016’s 27.5 inches; 2006’s 26.9 inches; 1947’s 26.4 inches; 1888’s 21 inches; and 2010’s 20.9 inches, noting mass outages, travel disruptions, and fatalities in several storms.

via The New York Times|
#disasters#history#new-york-city
Blast at Bandar Abbas port leaves 1 dead, 14 injured; investigation underway
middle-east2 months ago

Blast at Bandar Abbas port leaves 1 dead, 14 injured; investigation underway

An explosion at Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas left at least one dead and 14 injured, with authorities saying the cause is under investigation; Iranian media provided few details and Tasnim rejected social-media claims that a Revolutionary Guard commander was targeted. Separately, four people were killed in a gas blast in Ahvaz, and the incident comes amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions and ongoing unrest in the country.

via Reuters|
#disasters#iran#middle-east
Japan lifts quake alert but warns of ongoing risks after major tremor
world3 months ago

Japan lifts quake alert but warns of ongoing risks after major tremor

Following a major earthquake in northern Japan, fake news and AI-generated videos spread rapidly on social media, often exploiting public anxiety and seeking attention or profit. Authorities warn against unverified information and advise relying on trusted sources to prevent misinformation from affecting disaster response and socio-economic stability.

via nhk.or.jp|
#ai-generated-videos#disasters#disinformation
UN Warns 'Perfect Storm' of Crises Sparks Severe Global Hunger
world6 months ago

UN Warns 'Perfect Storm' of Crises Sparks Severe Global Hunger

A UN official warns that conflicts, natural disasters, and significant cuts in international aid are creating a 'perfect storm' leading to severe food shortages and increased suffering among the world's most vulnerable populations, with regions like Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Gaza being heavily impacted, and highlights the urgent need for new funding sources and increased efficiency in aid efforts.

via AP News|
#aid-cuts#conflicts#disasters